Reviews of the Archos 5 (250GB)
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personal computer world
Review Summary: Despite excellent features and performance, Archos 5 is more expensive than previous models
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t3.com
Review Summary: Fully accessorised, the Archos 5 is a force to be reckoned with, but the basic package is a bit of a tease
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asia.cnet.com
Review Summary: . References made to some other products or telcos in this review may not be available or applicable in Asia
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reviewed.com
Review Summary: The Archos 5 is the latest offering from Archos, and is currently available for $350. The Archos 5 is jam packed with capabilities, but realizing the device's true potential will require a slew of additional purchases. As it is out of the box, the ...
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goodgearguide.com.au
Review Summary: The Archos 5 is a beautifully designed portable video player with a stunning screen and very good audio and video playback.
Manufacturer: Archos
Part number: 501129
General
- Device Type Digital AV player
- Key Features Web browsing, Digital audio player, Digital photo viewer, Digital video player, External HDD function
- Width 5 in
- Depth 0.5 in
- Height 3.1 in
- Weight 8.8 oz
- PC Interfaces Hi-Speed USB, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g
- Features PDF viewer, Flash games, E-mail client, Opera web browser, Adobe Flash 9 video support
- Localization United States
Display
- Display Type TFT 4.8 in - Color
- Display Form Factor Built-in
- TV Standards Supported NTSC, PAL, SECAM
- TV Output Resolution 720p
- Display Features Touch screen
Memory / Storage
- HDD Capacity 250 GB
- HDD Form Factor Built-in
Still Images
- Supported Still Images Formats BMP, GIF, PNG, JPEG
Digital Audio
- Supported audio formats MP3, PCM, WAV, WMA, ADPCM, Protected WMA (DRM)
- Audio output Built-in speaker
- Microphone Built-in microphone
- Digital audio features CBR, VBR
Video
- Video Playback Formats WMV, MPEG-4, Motion JPEG
- Video Capture Supported Yes, via DVR station
- Video Capture Formats MPEG-2, MPEG-4, AVI, WMV, H.264, Motion JPEG
- Video Capture - 800 x 480
Connectivity
- Connections Headphones - Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm, USB
Battery
- Required Qty 1
- Rechargeable Battery Rechargeable
- Battery Enclosure Type Internal
- Technology Lithium polymer
- Capacity Internal - Rechargeable - Lithium polymer
- Battery Life Details Audio playback - up to 12 hour(s), Video playback - up to 4 hour(s)
Software
- Software Included Drivers
System Requirements
- Operating System Linux, MS Windows ME, MS Windows XP, Apple Mac OS X, MS Windows Vista
Miscellaneous
- Firmware Upgradable Yes
- Included Accessories USB cable, Cleaning cloth, Stereo headphones
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